Associate High Voltage Technologist (Traveling)

Description:

Overview:

As a leader in developing innovative renewable solutions, we're continually investing in new energy projects. Since launching its first wind power project in 2008, we have invested more than $7.3 billion to grow our commercial wind and solar power businesses. Today we operate assets generating over 5,000 megawatts of energy across the country. Our Renewables Technologists (High Voltage Technicians) are a vital part of our organization, and we take pride in hiring and training the best in the industry.We are looking for motivated, High Voltage Technicians to travel the country maintaining and repairing high and medium voltage equipment.

We will hire-up within the hierarchy (Technologist II, Sr Technologist) commensurate with the candidate's skill and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Provides technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, resolution of problems and repair completion of electrical equipment

• Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches.

• Strives to continually improve job-related, technical, and professional knowledge, skills and performance

• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills to effectively coordinate work activities

• Maintains accurate records and files

• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally

• Strives to continually improve job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance.

• Develops technical expertise for the identification, resolution of problems and repair completion of electrical generating equipment.

Basic Qualifications:

Associate:

• High School/GED

• Associates degree in electrical power or related skill

• In lieu of Associates degree a minimum of two (2) years related work experience

Technologist I:

• Minimum of 1 year as an Associate or similar experience

• Complete required training for EO1

• Forklift training/Certification

• Aerial lift training/Certification

• NFPA 70E qualified

Desired Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of Thermography

• Ability to write and perform SAT/HEC LOTO

• Experience working on substation and BOP equipment

• Experience working with micro-processor relays

• Experience using testing equipment (Multimeter. Megger, TTR, ETC...)

• Ability to read and understand site and equipment drawings

• Ability to effectively apply basic principles of project management

• FAA Part 107 SUAS rating (Commercial drone pilot)

• Ability to work effectively within a team dynamic to get the job done within the allotted project timeline

Working Conditions:

• Valid Driver's License required

• Safe Working Weight Requirement: This position contains a weight restriction of 265 pounds as an essential function of the job. The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight rated equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner within maximum allowed weight loading.

• Travel required for 100% of the projects

• Operate equipment including but not limited to forklifts and commercial motor vehicles

• Exposure to mechanical, electrical, and/or other hazards

• Ability to lift 75lbs individually

• Walking, Climbing of stairs, ladders, and/or scaffolds

• Working in all-weather outdoor conditions (extreme heat, cold, wind, rain, snow)

• Exposure to noisy, dusty conditions, chemicals or solvents

• Ability to pass a background check and pass a drug test.

• Able to pass a pre-employment physical.

• Completion of OEM or third-party technical specialty training program.

• Field Mobility Classification - Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period.

Benefits:

• Safe working conditions

• Healthy Work-Life Balance

• Competitive Pay

• Per Diem

• Paid Travel Arrangements

• Over-Time

• Paid Training

• Computer

• Ipad

• Generous paid time off and paid holidays

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401K

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Deriva welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Deriva includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.